Main Areas of Responsibility We are currently looking to appoint a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Beckenham as Director of Performing Arts to ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area, continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. You must be able to teach Drama to be considered for this role. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree. Are an excellent teacher with a minimum of two years' teaching experience. Have proven success in raising achievement. Have experience of leading others, ensuring high quality performance. Have successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Demonstrate a high level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement. Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development. Have experience of presenting to a wide audience including teachers, other managers, students and parents. Understand creative whole school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement. Have some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement. Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn. Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level. Are willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring on-going professional development. For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Teacher Development At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here. Flexible Working We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. About Us Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment. The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures. In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class. To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.